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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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