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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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