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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources