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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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