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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education