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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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