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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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