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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources