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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition