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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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