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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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