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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education