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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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