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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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