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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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