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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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