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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education