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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)