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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education