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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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