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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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