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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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