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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition