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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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