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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education