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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses