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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education