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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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