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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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