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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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