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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition