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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition