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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition