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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education