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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important 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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