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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources