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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources