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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)