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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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