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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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