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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition