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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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