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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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