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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education