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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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