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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education