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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key 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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