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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education