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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education