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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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