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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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