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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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