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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education