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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education