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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)