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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education