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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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