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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources