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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources