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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education