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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources