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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education