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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition