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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition