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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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