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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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