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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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