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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources