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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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