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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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