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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition