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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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