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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources