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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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