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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education