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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition