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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources