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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition