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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)