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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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