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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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