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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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