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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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