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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education