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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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