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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources