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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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