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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally 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 several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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