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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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