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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education