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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition