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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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