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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education