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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education