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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources