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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education