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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education