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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources