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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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