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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important 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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