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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources