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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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