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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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