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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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