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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education