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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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