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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources