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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources