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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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