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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition