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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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