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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education