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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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