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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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