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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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