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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major 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