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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources