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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education