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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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