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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education