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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources