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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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