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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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