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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources