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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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