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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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