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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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