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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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