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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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