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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)