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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education