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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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