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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education