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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)