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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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