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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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