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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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