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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources