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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education