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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs 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 topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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