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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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