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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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