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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources