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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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