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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education