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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free 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 institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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