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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources