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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources