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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education