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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition