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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources