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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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