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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources