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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education