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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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