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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources