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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)