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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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