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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 (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources