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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources