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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education