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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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