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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition