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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition