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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources