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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources