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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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