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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education