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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition