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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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