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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources