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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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