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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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