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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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