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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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