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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources