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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education