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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources