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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education