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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free 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 elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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