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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education