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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources