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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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