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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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