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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources