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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education