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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources