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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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