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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition