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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources