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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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