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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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