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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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