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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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