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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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