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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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