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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition