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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources