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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education