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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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