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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education