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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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