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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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