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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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