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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education