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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education