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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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