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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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