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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education