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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition