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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important 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) Definition