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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education