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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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