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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition