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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources