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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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