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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education