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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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