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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education