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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education