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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education