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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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