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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources