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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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