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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education