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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources