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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources