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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education