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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. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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