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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)