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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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