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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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