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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources