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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education