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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources