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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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