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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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