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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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