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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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