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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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