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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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