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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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