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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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