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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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