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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources