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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education