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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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