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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources