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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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