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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)