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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education