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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically 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 several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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