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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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