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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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