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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources