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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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