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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education