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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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