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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education