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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)