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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)