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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates 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 Educational Resources