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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education