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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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