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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources