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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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