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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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