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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)