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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education