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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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