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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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