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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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