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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition