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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education