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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education