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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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