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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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