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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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