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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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