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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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