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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources