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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)