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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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