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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources