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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education