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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education