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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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