This document discusses MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and their history and current landscape. It provides details on several popular MOOC platforms like Coursera, edX, Udacity, and Udemy. MOOCs have evolved from early versions in the 1840s using correspondence courses to today's online format available through various portals. The document outlines key aspects of different platforms like their nonprofit/for-profit status, university partnerships, number of courses/users, and certification options. It also highlights Arabic-language MOOC platforms like Rawaq and Edraak. In closing, it poses questions about future trends in MOOCs.