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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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