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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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