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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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