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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition