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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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