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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)