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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources