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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources