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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)