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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education