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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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