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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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