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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education