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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education