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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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