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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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