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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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