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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)