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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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