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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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