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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition