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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources