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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources