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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education