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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources