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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition