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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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