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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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