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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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