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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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