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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education