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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education