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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources