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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education