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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources