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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes 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