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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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