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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources