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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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