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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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