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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources