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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition