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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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