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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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