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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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