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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources