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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources