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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources