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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources