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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources