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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources