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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education