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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources