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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education