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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education