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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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