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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)