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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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