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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education