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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education