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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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