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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)