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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education