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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)