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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources