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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education