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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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