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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education