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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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