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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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