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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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