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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education