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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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