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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education