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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition