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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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