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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources