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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources