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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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