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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition