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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education