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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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