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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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