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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition