Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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