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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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