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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources