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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently 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 struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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