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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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