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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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