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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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