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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)