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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education