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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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