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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources