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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources