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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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