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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education