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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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