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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition