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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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