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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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