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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education