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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources