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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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