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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources