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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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