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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not 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 institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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