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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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