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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education