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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources