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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)