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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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