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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education