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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources