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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education