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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources