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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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