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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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