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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources