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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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