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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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