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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education