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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources