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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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