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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources