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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students 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 online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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