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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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