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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition