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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources