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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education