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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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