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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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