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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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