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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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