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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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