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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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