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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources