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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education