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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education