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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education