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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education