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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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