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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources