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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition