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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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