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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education