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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education