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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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