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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition