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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education