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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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