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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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