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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)