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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)