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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)