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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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