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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources