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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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