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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education