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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources