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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly 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 several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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