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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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