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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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