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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources