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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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