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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education