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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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