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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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