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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources