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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources