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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition