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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources