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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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