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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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