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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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