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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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