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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources