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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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