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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education