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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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