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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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