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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)