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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education