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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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