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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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