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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are 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 e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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