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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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