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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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