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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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