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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources