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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally 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 topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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