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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources