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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)