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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education