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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources