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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education