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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free 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 e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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