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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources