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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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