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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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