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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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