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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education