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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education