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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)