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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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