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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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