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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education