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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education