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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources