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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education