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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education