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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)