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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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