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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources