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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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