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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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