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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education