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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources