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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education