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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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