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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources