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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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