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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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